Chevrolet 2013 Malibu Owner's Manual page 351

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
WARNING
Storing a jack, a tire, or other
equipment in the passenger
compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these
in the proper place.
Store the spare or flat tire in one
of the ways shown below. Storage
instructions will vary depending on
the bolt that came with the vehicle
and how it attaches to the vehicle.
This vehicle will have a slide in
fastener or a screw in fastener.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools With a Screw in Fastener
1. Turn the wrench
counterclockwise to
remove the fastener.
2. Replace the fastener with the
one provided in the foam.
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3. Turn the wrench clockwise to
tighten the fastener.
4. Replace the foam, jack and
tools, and the tire.
5. Turn the retainer nut clockwise
to secure the tire.
6. Place the floor cover on the
wheel.
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